new monster v8 no 4.0 here !!! Start up vid on page 28 :)

[ross_jsy]

Looking good Ross

You wouldn't happen to have any of that ali plate left from making your diff spacer would you? Need some to make a light quick detach front bumper mount

[ross2009]

thanks mate

erm I've got the centre piece that I cut out might some good to ya I'll take a pic later and show ya

[ross_jsy]

If it's big enough, would you sell it? It's a struggle getting stuff like that on the island

[ross2009]

what size you need mate?

[ross_jsy]

I'll measure up in a but, cheers mate

[ross2009]

no worrys worse comes to worse I can always order you some and send it to ya

[ross_jsy]

Right would need 2 plates at 110mm x 30 mm each. Is there enough left for that? Cheers

[ross2009]

hmmm thats just under 4.5'' you might be lucky ill have a look when i go up the garage

its 10mm thick will that be alright ??

[ross_jsy]

That's what I was after, want something quite beefy to secure a quick release pin through (it will make sense when I start putting it together). You will be a hero and save me lots of p1ssing around if it fits!

[ross2009]

well ive just checked it and your a lucky man its more than enough its about 150 sq

[ross_jsy]

Perfect how much do you want for it mate?

[ross2009]

bloody hell its only scrap to me your lucky it wernt in the bin lol

just chuck us a fiver to cover postage

[ross_jsy]

One man's scrap is another man's treasure

PM me your bank details and I'll get that sent to you now

[ross2009]

right guys as I'm waiting for parts at the mo I need some input from all of you I've started think about the exhaust system now and as this a v8 obviously it's gonna have 2 banks of exhaust

now question is do I

1. come 2 out and down from the turbos and 2 pipes straight to the back?

or

2. come 2 out and down from the turbos then go single pipe to the back?

as I already have my old system I can use most of that for a single pipe
it's all gonna be hand made by me I just can't make up my mind what to do

so input please ?????????

[glenn]

well, my thoughts.....
a single pipe would possibly be quicker and easier to make, but would have to be quite large, and so you'd lose ground clearence.
twin pipes would be slightly more work, but wouldn't sit as low.
on mine i went for twin pipes.

[manse73]

Side exit all the way NO SILENCERS. ear plugs for the neighbours lol

[ross2009]

cheers for that Glenn my thoughts exactly

kev there used to v8s dads had plenty of rods and yanks with no silencers lol
I have thought about side exits

[jmc330i]

I want to vote side pipes - it's a twin pipe system after all And I'm sure the turbos will lower the db level, slightly! But I'm not sure side pipes would suit an E30

I know of an LS1 engined E36 that has 2 exhaust valves fitted (1 each manifold). With them closed it runs through a custom but very quiet system and is no louder than my 318i, with them open....

[ross2009]

I want to vote side pipes - it's a twin pipe system after all And I'm sure the turbos will lower the db level, slightly! But I'm not sure side pipes would suit an E30

I know of an LS1 engined E36 that has 2 exhaust valves fitted (1 each manifold). With them closed it runs through a custom but very quiet system and is no louder than my 318i, with them open....

hmmm your right might not suit the car and might have a clearance issue

and your right I think the turbos will make it a tad quieter
the noise level doesn't really bother me as it's not a daily car and I'm used to running with open headers on the old mans Chevys
it does turn some heads

[ross2009]

any other thoughts guys??

[ross_jsy]

Ali plate arrived today, cheers Ross

Side exit, cut into the cill would be my choice

[ross2009]

no worries dude lol would be awesome but i aint cutting nothing out lol
got her bk on the ground and out of the tent over the weekend as the rear end is now all done
and got her bk in the garage so i can finish off the engine and get it in things are rolling now




on a good note MY CLUTCH HAS ARRIVED WOOHOO

mean i can now get the engine bits balanced and build the engine let the fun begin

[Rav335uk]

Is it done yet...

[ross2009]

Is it done yet...

i wish mate i wish ive just waited 7 week for this bloody clutch thats whats held me up from getting anymore done but now ive got it i can crack on

[Rav335uk]

Crack on Son....

Don't worry, I'm in the same boat..

[ross2009]

Crack on Son....

Don't worry, I'm in the same boat..

but i bet mine will still be done before yours lol

[Rav335uk]

I know it will.

[manse73]

I am in Spain and awaiting an over due update

[appletree]

Great progress as usual, did the braced trailing arms miss the tank inlet pipe then? Any pics of how tight it is?

[ross2009]

Great progress as usual, did the braced trailing arms miss the tank inlet pipe then? Any pics of how tight it is?

yeah still pushing to get it done

I actually haven't looked yet although it's bk on the ground I shall get round to it at some point

[ross2009]

spent a good few hours on the car yesterday sorting the steering rack and linkage out and mocking things up for exhaust clearance etc
flywheel has been sent to maggs for lightening and when i get it bk everything can then go to be balanced (engine wise)

just a couple of pics of what i was up to yesterday

[Speedtouch]

Looking good. Nice and far back in the engine bay, so should be good for balance.

[ross2009]

Looking good. Nice and far back in the engine bay, so should be good for balance.

thanks

that's what I was aiming for nice and low and as far bk as I could possibly get it

[manse73]

any updates

[ross2009]

not really mate just really waiting on the engine balancing bit just gotta spray the engine bay then things can all get bolted bk on and in won't be long tho hopefully maggs will be done with my flywheel soon then things will start rolling